The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $3,500 to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is […]
The Real Property Law Section Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $7,500 to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a […]
Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship of $3,500 will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student […]
Nov. 10: NJ State Court Clerkships – Lunch and Presentation by the Court
DATE: Monday, November 10 TIME: 1:15 PM PLACE: Furman Hall, Room 212 and Sexton Student Forum RSVP: Click HERE to register on CSM Representatives from the New Jersey Judiciary will be on campus to discuss the value of […]
Judicial Clerkship Meeting for 2Ls – Part 1 – Recording Available
This information session took place on Monday, September 15, 2025. If you were not able to attend, a recording of the session is available for viewing at https://www.law.nyu.edu/judicialclerkships/video-library DATE: Monday, September 15 TIME: 1:15-2:15 PM PLACE: Furman […]
Judicial Clerkship Meeting for First-Time 3L Applicants – Recording Available
This information session took place on Monday, September 22, 2025. If you were not able to attend, a recording of the session is available for viewing at https://www.law.nyu.edu/judicialclerkships/video-library DATE: Monday, September 22 TIME: 1:15-2:15 PM PLACE: Furman […]
Judicial Clerkship Meeting for Repeat 3L Applicants – Recording Available
This information session took place on Monday, September 29, 2025. If you were not able to attend, a recording of the session is available for viewing at https://www.law.nyu.edu/judicialclerkships/video-library DATE: Monday, September 29TIME: 1:15-2:15 p.m.PLACE: Furman Hall, Room […]
PILC Counseling Appointments
PILC counselors are available for remote and in-person appointments throughout the year. Same-day drop in appointments are also available. To make an appointment, you can: 1) Email pilc.appointments@nyu.edu with A description of what you are looking to discuss with a counselor Practice […]
Hot Jobs for Graduating 3Ls
PILC compiles a list of “hot” post-graduate jobs and fellowships on this page. Please note: The opportunities listed represent just some of the fellowships and other entry-level positions available to graduating 3Ls. For a comprehensive job search, students should also regularly check […]
PILC Drop-In Appointments
15 minute same-day drop-in appointments may be conducted via video call or by phone. You may call (212-998-6686), or email (pilc.appointments@nyu.edu) beginning at 9:00 a.m. to reserve a spot for that day’s drops. Drop-In Hours – Fall 2025 (beginning on […]
Register for Summer 2026 Funding Today
All 1Ls and 2Ls who may do a public interest summer internship and who register for summer funding are eligible to receive NYU summer funding – $6,000 for 1Ls and $8,000 for 2Ls. Register here now! There is simply no […]
Public Interest Students: Opportunity to Receive a Free Bar Prep Course
Attention 3L students! As you begin your final year at NYU Law, we want to share an opportunity with you. The Bar Prep Matching Program, facilitated this year by the NYU Public Interest Law Center (PILC), aims to enhance financial […]
Bar Prep Matching Program Information for Firm-Bound Students
We are pleased to offer firm-bound students the chance to support their peers through the Bar Prep Matching Program, facilitated this year by the Public Interest Law Center (PILC). This program aims to make bar prep materials more accessible for […]
PILC Week Practice Area Panel Recordings Available
The various practice area panels from PILC Week are available here!
Dorothy E. Roberts Public Interest Essay Competition
Announcing the University of Pennsylvania Law Review Volume 174 Dorothy E. Roberts Public Interest Essay Competition The University of Pennsylvania Law Review is pleased to announce its eleventh annual Public Interest Essay Competition. The Competition has been renamed the Dorothy E. Roberts Public Interest […]
Fall ’25 CVTC Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunity
Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunity: Crime Victims Treatment Center (New York, NY) Fall 2025 Semester Description: The Crime Victims Treatment Center (CVTC) is seeking a Spanish-speaking Pro Bono Volunteer to support our Legal Services Program (LSP). The volunteer will assist with […]
OCS Drop-In Hours for JDs and LLMs
15 min same-day drop-in appointments may be conducted via video call or by phone. You may call (212-998-6090), or email (law.careers@nyu.edu) beginning at 9:00 a.m. to reserve a spot for that day’s drops. JD Drop-In Hours – Fall 2025 (all […]
NYU Office of General Counsel – 2025-2026 Legal Intern (Apply via CSM)
CSM ID: 498171 Job description New York University’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services to New York University, including all of NYU’s schools and administrative offices, NYU affiliates, NYU’s portal campuses in Abu Dhabi and Shanghai, and all […]
Immigration Q&A for F-1 students – Video Available on OCS Video Libray
A video of our recent immigration Q&A for F-1 students with Sonal Sharma (LLM 13) is available on the OCS Video Library here. In addition, the USCIS recently released updated guidance on the new H-1B filing fee clarifying that the […]
Nov. 5: Deadline for ILHR Fellowships
The International Law & Human Rights (ILHR) Fellowships application is now available. The fellowship is undertaken with funding support from the Public Interest Law Center, and in partnership with the Institute for International Law and Justice. Eligibility: 1Ls, 2Ls, […]
Nov. 10: Should You Apply for a 2L Summer in Big Law if You Want To Work in Public Interest After Graduation?
It can be difficult to decide whether to participate in private sector recruiting if you are planning, or considering, a public interest career, and that decision comes extremely early in law school. This session aims to give advice and perspective […]
Announcing Global Fellowships for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
GLOBAL FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR New York University School of Law is currently accepting applications for the following fellowships: Global Fellows Program Deadline: January 15, […]
Nov. 11: Getting Out of NYC: Summer Internships Beyond the Big Cities
You may have considered spending your summer doing public interest work in New York City, Washington DC, or San Francisco, but have you thought about going to a smaller city or rural locale? Join us for a discussion with current […]
Nov. 17: LLM Winter Pro Bono Intensive Research Information Session
If you are interested in participating in intensive pro bono research projects during winter or spring break, please join PILC and pro bono host organizations over zoom as they introduce their projects and learn more about the application process. November 17, 2025 from 12 to 1PM EST. […]
Nov. 18: A Conversation with Xuan W Tay (NYU Law Visiting Scholar) on the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s Judicial Fellow Program
The Public Interest Law Center invites you to sign up for a conversation with Xuan W Tay (NYU Law Visiting Doctoral Scholar), during which he will share his overall experience working with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and applying […]
Nov. 18: Coffee Break & Conversation with PILC
Take a break from your busy week and join PILC counselors and staff for an informal coffee hour! Enjoy refreshments and casual conversation in a relaxed setting — no agenda, no pressure. Whether you’d like to chat about your public […]
Nov. 21: PILC Fair Info Session
PILC Fair registration opens on November 15! Come meet with PILC to learn how to register, apply for interviews, and utilize the online system. We will be available to help students with the registration process. Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 […]
Dec 2: Coffee Break & Conversation with PILC
Take a break from your busy week and join PILC counselors and staff for an informal coffee hour! Enjoy refreshments and casual conversation in a relaxed setting — no agenda, no pressure. Whether you’d like to chat about your public […]
JD Degree Requirements
As noted on the Law School’s website in the J.D. Regulations and Requirements section, students must complete the following to graduate with the J.D. degree: • A minimum of 83 credits. Please note that if you have taken a class outside of […]